This chapter explores the critique of human rights by philosopher Georgio Agamben, referencing Simone Vay's problems with human rights. They discuss the effectiveness of human rights in preventing brutality and the political motivations behind their emphasis in Western politics. The chapter also touches upon the concept of concentration camps and the suspension of rights during a state of exception.
Today we talk about the philosophy of Giorgio Agamben. Human rights, a political tactic to dehumanize groups that has been growing in popularity, governments declaring states of emergency and how the concept of potential may in fact be a unifying force.
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